SCBA Daily Inspection (Core)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR 1.      The candidate shall be provided with an SCBA unit assigned. The SCBA unit must be serviceable and the air cylinder shall have a current hydrostatics test and be within service life. 2.      This task is usually conducted without PPE donned. 3.      All actions such as checking the cylinder capacity must be verbalized. 4.      The candidate shall be given the following instructions before beginning the exercise. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE Objective: At the start signal, the candidate shall perform the steps necessary for a daily inspection of a Scott SCBA.

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STEP 1:
Checks the air supply of the SCBA to ensure that the cylinder is 100% full.
STEP 2:
Slowly opens the cylinder valve and listens for the low air alarm to activate as the regulator pressurizes. If low air alarm does not activate, repeats step or places unit out of servic
STEP 3:
Compares the cylinder gauge to the regulator gauge to ensure they are within 100 psi of each other.
STEP 4:
Checks all hose connections. They are tight and free from leaks.
STEP 5:
Check bypass
STEP 6:
Checks condition of face piece for cracks, missing/broken straps, and that diaphragms are in place. Ensure Cleanliness
STEP 7:
Check the mask mounted regulator (MMR) to ensure air is flowing properly. Connect the face piece to the MMR, inhale and exhale. Place back into service using the air saver button
STEP 8:
Closes cylinder valve and drains all air on system (manufacturers’ instructions). Notes that low air alarm activates when regulator gauge reads 20% to 25%.
STEP 9:
Checks harness assembly, condition of belts/straps, and cylinder fastening device.
STEP 10:
Checks operation of PASS device. If PASS device is an integrated part of the SCBA unit, check is performed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.